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Magellan Jets Leads Private Aviation's Digital Revolution with Stellar AI Platform Acquisition

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Monday, October 16, 2023

BOSTON, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Magellan Jets stands at the forefront of the private aviation landscape, marking another industry-defining move with its acquisition of the AI-powered software platform from Stellar Labs, Inc. (www.stellar.aero). This acquisition will not only streamline the private jet card and charter flight quoting process, but also enhance trip planning and Magellan Jets' commitment to redefining the private aviation experience.

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  • This acquisition will not only streamline the private jet card and charter flight quoting process, but also enhance trip planning and Magellan Jets' commitment to redefining the private aviation experience.
  • Earlier this year, Magellan Jets hired two of the private aviation industries most innovative leaders.
  • The combination of the Stellar Labs platform and the recent strategic leadership additions uniquely positions Magellan Jets to define a new chapter in luxury private aviation service powered by best-in-class technology.
  • Speaking on the recent strategic moves, Joshua Hebert, Magellan Jets' Co-Founder and CEO, said, "Integrating Stellar's AI capabilities marks a quantum leap in private jet service delivery.

Magellan Jets Makes Strategic Leadership Investment to Deliver Best-in-Class Customer Experience

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023

Magellan Jets President Anthony Tivnan added, "The private aviation market is going through major shifts and changes.

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  • Magellan Jets President Anthony Tivnan added, "The private aviation market is going through major shifts and changes.
  • Matthew Harris, a well-respected industry veteran, will be responsible for all aspects of the Magellan customer and team member experience, daily service operations, and customer retention.
  • Josh Lesnick joins Magellan Jets as its Chief Commercial Officer, overseeing all sales, marketing, customer loyalty/rewards, and partnership initiatives.
  • Todd Goldstein comes to Magellan Jets with over two decades of experience in the Private Aviation industry.

Global Critical Logistics Appoints Daniel Rosenthal President and Chief Executive Officer

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023

Global Critical Logistics (“GCL”), a leading provider of mission-critical freight forwarding and global logistics to specialty sectors, and a portfolio company of ATL Partners, today announced Daniel Rosenthal has been named President and Chief Executive Officer, effective April 24, 2023.

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  • Global Critical Logistics (“GCL”), a leading provider of mission-critical freight forwarding and global logistics to specialty sectors, and a portfolio company of ATL Partners, today announced Daniel Rosenthal has been named President and Chief Executive Officer, effective April 24, 2023.
  • Most recently, Mr. Rosenthal served as Chief Revenue & Operating Officer (“CRO & COO”) of Root, Inc. (NASDAQ: ROOT), a technology-based provider of auto insurance solutions.
  • Prior to Root, Mr. Rosenthal co-founded Milestone Aviation Group in 2009, where he served in multiple roles including ultimately Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer.
  • We are confident that the addition of Dan will only bolster GCL’s standing as a consistent provider of high-performing specialty logistics solutions.”

Aviat Networks Issues Open Letter to Ceragon Networks Shareholders to Correct the Latest False Claims and Mischaracterizations from the Ceragon Board

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Thursday, August 11, 2022

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Aviat Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVNW) ("Aviat"), the leading expert in wireless transport solutions, today issued the following open letter to shareholders of Ceragon Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ: CRNT) ("Ceragon" or the "Company") to correct the latest false claims and mischaracterizations made by Ceragon's Board of Directors ("Board") in its August 8, 2022 letter to shareholders.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Aviat Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVNW) ("Aviat"), the leading expert in wireless transport solutions,today issued the following open letter to shareholders of Ceragon Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ: CRNT) ("Ceragon" or the "Company") to correct the latest false claims and mischaracterizations made by Ceragon's Board of Directors ("Board") in its August 8, 2022 letter to shareholders.
  • Aviat has given the Board many opportunities to consider and negotiate a transaction that would provide shareholders like you immediate value at a significant premium.
  • If Ceragon were to combine with Aviat, it would have the management, discipline, resources and broader platform to achieve its full potential.
  • ISS agrees that Ceragon has underperformed under Mr. Palti's leadership and recommends that shareholders vote FOR his removal from the Board.

Aviat Networks Clears the Air Regarding Ceragon Networks Shareholder Communication

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Thursday, July 21, 2022

AUSTIN, Texas, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Aviat Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVNW) ("Aviat"), the leading expert in wireless transport solutions, today sent a letter to shareholders of Ceragon Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ: CRNT) ("Ceragon" or "the Company"), in response to the numerous false and misleading claims Ceragon's Board and management team recently made regarding Aviat's premium acquisition proposal and the upcoming Extraordinary Meeting of Shareholders ("the Meeting" or "EGM"). The Meeting will be held on August 23, 2022 at 4:00 PM (Israel time), at the offices of the Company, Nitzba City, Plot 300, Uri Ariav Street, Bldg. A, 7th floor, Rosh Ha'ayin, Israel. Shareholders do not have to be present in person to vote their shares at the meeting.

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  • Ceragon is not telling the truth about Aviat's ability to finance its proposed transaction or about its excessive demands.
  • Contrary to Ceragon's false claims, Aviat provided clear proof of its ability to finance the proposed $2.80 per share cash transaction.
  • On June 3, Aviat provided Ceragon's Board with copies of highly confident financing letters from three well-regarded financial institutions.
  • Ceragon mispresents what its own Articles say regarding the ability of shareholders like Aviat to nominate and elect directors.

Twelve and Alaska Airlines to collaborate with Microsoft to advance sustainable aviation fuel derived from recaptured CO2 and renewable energy

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Thursday, July 14, 2022

BERKELEY, Calif and SEATTLE, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Carbon transformation company Twelve, Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE: ALK), and Microsoft Corp. (Nasdaq: MSFT) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on advancing the market for sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) to include fuels derived from recaptured CO2 and renewable energy, and working toward the first commercial demonstration flight in the United States powered by Twelve's E-Jet®. 

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  • "Partnering with progress-minded brands like Alaska Airlines and Microsoft adds thrust as we work towards delivering industrial-scale volumes of E-Jet."
  • "Alaska is on a path to net zero by 2040, which will require sustainable aviation fuels like Twelve's E-Jet," said Diana Birkett Rakow, senior vice president of public affairs and sustainability at Alaska Airlines.
  • We're excited to work with Twelve and Microsoft to advance Twelve's E-Jetfuel, turning captured CO2 and renewable energy into fuel for our airplanes."
  • "Addressing emissions from the economy's hardest-to-abate sectors, such as aviation, will take commitment from all stakeholders,"said Elizabeth Willmott, Carbon Program Director at Microsoft.

Top U.S. Airlines Join Forces with Major Corporate Customers in Sustainable Aviation Buyers Alliance

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Wednesday, November 10, 2021

"We are excited to partner with the Sustainable Aviation Buyers Alliance to launch a new Aviators Group to promote the development of sustainable aviation fuel solutions," said Sarah Rhoads, vice president of Amazon Global Air.

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  • "We are excited to partner with the Sustainable Aviation Buyers Alliance to launch a new Aviators Group to promote the development of sustainable aviation fuel solutions," said Sarah Rhoads, vice president of Amazon Global Air.
  • "Sustainable aviation fuels are critical to decarbonizing aviation and to Alaska's path to reach net zero by 2040," said Ben Minicucci, CEO of Alaska Airlines.
  • Meta joins SABA's Customers Group, which includes Bank of America, Boeing, Boston Consulting Group, Deloitte, JPMorgan Chase, McKinsey & Company, Microsoft, Netflix and Salesforce.
  • The Sustainable Aviation Buyers Alliance was created to give aviation customers an avenue to reduce their emissions by investing in high-quality sustainable aviation fuels.

iPreFlight Genesis™ Pro Significantly Extends APG’s Industry-leading Performance Solutions by Adding Proven and Fully Integrated International Flight Planning and Management Workflow for Dispatchers and Flight Crews

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Monday, October 11, 2021

NBAA-BACE Aircraft Performance Group (APG) announces iPreFlight Genesis Pro, a new solution that seamlessly coordinates between aircraft dispatchers and flight crews, enabling optimized global flight planning with integrated enroute, take-off, and landing performance.

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  • NBAA-BACE Aircraft Performance Group (APG) announces iPreFlight Genesis Pro, a new solution that seamlessly coordinates between aircraft dispatchers and flight crews, enabling optimized global flight planning with integrated enroute, take-off, and landing performance.
  • iPreFlight Genesis Pro provides optimized and fully integrated tools for both dispatchers and flight crews.
  • Dispatchers have access to a comprehensive and flexible web-based application for global routing, runway performance, weight and balance, and flight plan calculation and filing.
  • Aircraft Performance Group (APG) is a leading global provider of proprietary flight operations software solutions into the aftermarket of the aerospace industry.

Avolon to Become Major Player in the Global Air Cargo Market

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Monday, October 4, 2021

Avolon, the international aircraft leasing company, announces a significant commitment to the global air freighter market to capitalise on the growth in e-commerce.

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  • Avolon, the international aircraft leasing company, announces a significant commitment to the global air freighter market to capitalise on the growth in e-commerce.
  • Air cargo revenues are forecasted to exceed US$150 billion in 2021 with traffic expected to double over the next 20 years.
  • Avolon has identified IAI as the global leader in the passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversion market.
  • The global air freight market is worth over US$150 billion annually today and the sector is transforming, with air cargo traffic expected to double over the next 20 years.

Root, Inc. Announces Organizational Changes to Accelerate Growth of Corporate Initiatives

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Monday, September 20, 2021

In this new role, Dan will oversee performance marketing and growth, corporate strategy, business development, and insurance, including underwriting and pricing initiatives.

Key Points: 
  • In this new role, Dan will oversee performance marketing and growth, corporate strategy, business development, and insurance, including underwriting and pricing initiatives.
  • As we continue to connect with customers through a variety of new and existing channels, Dan will be instrumental in driving Roots growth and success, says Root CEO Alex Timm.
  • This new role will strengthen our focus on meeting customers where they are with exactly what they need as Root expands.
  • In his role as CFO, Rosenthal has guided Root through several funding rounds, including the companys IPO in October 2020.